College Launches New Jersey's First Online Master of Public Service Leadership Degree

TRENTON, N.J. – The John S. Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies has recently launched New Jersey’s first online Master of Public Service Leadership program designed exclusively for working adults.

“Our new program meets the accelerating demand for education and careers in public service, both here in New Jersey and across the country,” said Dr. Joseph Youngblood II, vice provost and dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies. “This is a broadly defined sector that includes local municipalities, state and federal agencies as well as nonprofit, philanthropic and non-governmental organizations.”

The 36-credit program was created to develop the next generation of leaders for nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations and municipal, state and federal government. The program is offered completely online and has been developed in alignment with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) standards for accreditation. Students have the option of selecting one of seven areas of study, including:

• Community and Economic Development
• Environmental Policy/Environmental Justice
• Information Technology Management for Public Service
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Finance
• Public Health/Public Policy
• Learner-Designed Area of Study

The program has a competency-based curriculum focusing on advancing the knowledge, research and practice of public affairs that emphasizes theory, research and application.

“We have created a program that is aligned with the realities and needs of working professionals,” said Youngblood. “The program gives students an applied experience that provides both an opportunity to learn and grow and to apply what they learn to their actual work environments.”

For more information on the program, contact the University at gradadmissions@tesc.edu or visit www.tesu.edu/watson.